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GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM Respiratory Therapist in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:0 This position offers full time employment at a premium wage (non-benefited) during the winter months and the opportunity to enjoy the warm summer months off. Can start now and pick up shifts as needed and to train. Full time starting in the fall/winter months. A rare opportunity in a beautiful region. Flexibility to work Days, PM\'s, Nights and rotating weekends and holidays needed. Interested in learning more? Call Melissa Heberlein at608-775-6570 Job Description: The Respiratory Therapist performs all basic and advanced therapies per policy and procedure in all areas of the hospital including ventilator management and adequately monitoring patient for adverse reactions. Provides assessment of patients, consultation with other health care providers, development of the patient care plan, evaluation of the outcomes, and the education and training of the patient with regard to Respiratory Care. The therapist communicates, organizes, delegates and works cooperatively as a member of the health care team to continuously improve the quality of patient care services delivered in routine, emergent and critical care settings. The therapist serves as a professional resource for the department, the health care team, and the community. Respiratory Therapists are required to exercise independent judgment in many tasks. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assesses the patient\'s cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan based on established practice guidelines, protocols, and competent clinical judgment to facilitate best patient outcomes. 2. Assists in airway management and monitoring of patients undergoing special procedures. 3. Identifies and addresses the special needs of patients in critical care settings. 4. Practices in accordance with the established minimum standards as described by the Respiratory Care (RC)department competency based assessment inventory in order to complete the work of the RC department in a collaborative and respectful environment. 5. Assists patients, family members, and other health care providers to facilitate the discharge process through education, training, and coordination of equipment referrals. 6. Responsible for maintaining and improving job knowledge and technical skills in order to provide competent, state of the art respiratory care that promotes healing and optimal health of Gundersen Health System patients. 7. Provides education and professional expertise to patients and family members, the health care team, and to the community in order to teach, consult, refer, and manage respiratory disease and wellness. 8. Works with RC Assistants and students to provide clinical direction and supervision. 9. Assists in training new... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/133DFA294F4B4975